Anyway, I love this book. I mean it. If you have a kid in like 3-5 grade who loves animals, buy this one. It’s filled with truly amazing facts about all kinds of critters, including polar bears, wood frogs, thermophiles and sperm whales. Compared to the other animals, humans are just wimps. And who would have known that the the title for toughest creature would go to one I’ve never hear of before. Of course, you’ll have to read the book to find out what it is. I’ll give you a clue: it starts with a “T” and is really small.

The book is conversational in tone, with the facts thrown in. It makes it enjoyable to read, not at all dry. The illustrations are cartoony and funny. It’s learning and fun rolled into one.